Weather vs Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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What does 'weather' mean?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What does 'climate' mean?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 25°C.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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How long does it take for climate to change?

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Climate takes a very long time to change, often over decades or centuries.

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How can weather change?

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Weather can change quickly, sometimes within minutes or hours, due to various atmospheric conditions.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the atmosphere and forecasts weather.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors that influence weather include temperature, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What factors influence climate?

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Factors that influence climate include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.

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